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Two of Hewitt's victims were jut five years old when the abuse started. The abuse was carried out at his or the victims' homes, all of which went undetected by family members.

On January 11, 2016 two of the victims reported what had happened to a family member who then contacted police. Hewitt was arrested later that month and bailed pending further enquiries.

Following extensive research by detectives from the Child Abuse and Sexual Offences Command, the third victim was identified and agreed to give evidence when told Hewitt was under investigation for two similar offences.

Hewitt was sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually abusing three children in the 1980s (Image: Met Police)

In May 2017, Hewitt was charged with 11 counts of indecency with three girls under 16 years old. He was acquitted of three of these offences.

Whilst sentencing, the judge described Hewitt as a significant risk to young children and a dangerous offender.

In addition to the 15-year jail sentence, Hewitt will be placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life, and was given a sexual harm prevention order and a restraining order.